Critical decisions are needed to ensure the sustainability of local government in Wales, including a change in approach to the funding and delivery of social care, an Independent Working Group has said. The Independent Working Group on Sustainable Local Government for the Future – led by the Wales Centre for Public Policy in collaboration with…
THE Welsh Ambulance Service has introduced a new tool to identify and better support people with additional needs. The digital system that crews use to capture a patient’s medical information now has a ‘Needs’ tab which prompts them to ask whether the patient has a learning disability, is autistic or neurodivergent. The new feature also…
New detailed assessments of marine protected areas (MPA) in Wales show which habitats and species are doing well in Welsh waters, but highlight the need for more action to improve habitat, biodiversity and water quality, according to Natural Resources Wales (NRW). A total of 85 features designated across 17 marine special areas of conservation (SACs)…
If you earn more than £1,000 from additional income, you may need to register for SelfAssessmentFiling now means you will know your tax situation sooner and can spread payments overtimeHMRC’s digital services make filing quick and easyAnyone earning extra income through a side hustle is being urged to check if they need to registerfor Self…
A three-season sponsorship deal has been agreed between Merthyr Town FC and Persimmon Homes, marking a significant new partnership between one of South Wales’ most successful non-league clubs and the leading housebuilder. The exciting new agreement comes off the back of a hugely successful 2024/25 season for the Martyrs, who secured promotion as champions of…
The Senior South Wales Central Coroner, Graeme Hughes, has written a Prevention of Future Deaths Report (Regulation 28) specifically to the First Minister, an exceedingly rare escalation, following the tragic death of Valerie Hill, who died of pneumonia following a fall and a 14 hour wait for an ambulance, writing: “It is possible that this…
The Four Rivers for LIFE project aims to improve the habitat structure and function of four SAC Rivers; the Teifi, Tywi, Cleddau and Usk. On the River Usk, Project Officers have been working with the National Trust at their Ty Mawr Farm estate in the Brecon Beacons to restore the river and reconnect it to its natural…
Safer Streets Summer Initiative sees increase in high-visibility patrols across key areas of south Wales The commencement of the new Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee (NPG) will see an uplift in activity to tackle Anti-social behaviour in South Wales Police’s (SWP) communities. From June 30, 2025, as part of the Safer Streets Summer Initiative, operational activity will…
Aberdare, Wales — A growing number of parents in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) are voicing strong opposition to proposed changes in school transport policy that would see children living three miles or less from their school lose access to free transport by September 2025. The move, driven by the Council’s decision to revert to statutory…
Penderyn Community Centre FB: What a day! The Dragon Ride 2025 was amazing! Penderyn showed how to put on a feeding station, the hot roast potatoes were lauded from start to finish, and even tho it was cold and windy out on those roads, it was a great day! A HUGE Diolch to the volunteers who…
